Lead Janus Core Software Architect

Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced software and electronics-from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics that support warfighters and the intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we develop the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we innovate for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment gives you the opportunity to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first, exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company, and we're more than 5,000 strong. With robust educational and career-development opportunities, your potential to grow is limitless.
The Digital Architecture Team (DAT) is delivering the shared digital foundation that enables scalable, secure, and reusable enterprise solutions. Our suite underpins the entire digital product development lifecycle (PDLC), from ideation through sustainment. We are seeking a Lead Janus Core Software Architect to own the technical judgment to guide engineering decisions, evaluate risk, lead through significant operational events, and ensure the Janus Suite continues to evolve as a secure, reliable, scalable, and product-oriented platform. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and IT/security to develop and implement software solutions that meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience architecting modern, Agile driven software and applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) at scale and can lead multiple concurrent projects using these methodologies.
Responsibilities
Advance the Enterprise Architecture Practice

• Designing and evaluating complex software architectures, contributing to the development of innovative software architectures, ensuring they meet customer requirements and are aligned with industry best practices.

• Lead the adoption and tailoring of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to improve requirements traceability and impact analysis.

• Driving agile development processes, participating in agile development processes, contributing to the team's success and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, work closely with operations, security, finance, quality, product teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement software solutions that meet customer needs.

• Mentor and coach engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions, fostering technical excellence, and building a culture of continuous learning.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance effectiveness, raise product quality, and reduce cost and schedule variance across the organization.

• Act as an enterprise architecture authority for core architecture, application modernization, DevSecOps, automation, and digital engineering and materially contribute to the evolution of the broader EW practice.

• Standardize enterprise security and identity services across all Janus products.

• Reduce deployment effort through common platform and operations frameworks.

• Create observability baselines logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting to guarantee production grade reliability and rapid incident resolution and enable KPA and SLA/SLO visibility.

• Embed software lifecycle governance into every product delivery workflow. Develop and maintain standards, reference architectures, principles, decision records, reusable patterns, transition architectures, and roadmaps.

• Increase code reuse and user experience consistency through shared architecture.

Establish DevSecOps, Automation, Deployment & Digital Architecture

• Define enterprise DevSecOps frameworks, patterns, standards, and reference implementations covering source control, CI/CD, security integration, artifact management, automated quality gates, environment promotion, observability, release management, and deployment automation.

• Establish reusable architecture patterns for automated testing, including unit, integration, regression, security, performance, and other applicable testing integrated into delivery pipelines.

• Develop enterprise architecture frameworks, patterns, and standards for Automation and Digital solutions that promote reuse, interoperability, secure integration, and sustainable lifecycle management.

Accelerate Architecture and Delivery Through AI

• Define and demonstrate practical use of AI-assisted architecture and engineering to accelerate scalable, secure, and reusable enterprise solutions.

• Apply AI to architecture discovery, dependency analysis, application and integration documentation, migration planning, artifact generation, IaC development, technical analysis, testing, and knowledge capture.

• Establish repeatable, governed patterns for AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows while maintaining appropriate cybersecurity, data protection, quality, human oversight, and accountability.

• Mentor architects and engineers in the effective and responsible application of AI to technical delivery.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8+ years of progressive experience across software engineering, solution architecture, and/or enterprise architecture, including substantial experience leading architecture for large, complex enterprise initiatives.

• Strong proficiency developing software applications; design, develop, test, and integrate software applications in languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C#, Java, utilizing various technologies such as containerization (e.g., Podman/Docker) and cloud technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

• Extensive experience designing, building, and operating modern, software architectures, including microservice systems, container-based deployments, and orchestration platforms that run in multiple environments.

• Deep knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, source control, automated testing, deployment automation, observability, and contemporary SDLC/PDLC practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects with cross-functional teams (engineering, ops, quality, finance, security) using Agile and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to manage ambiguity and deliver on schedule.

• Proven experience with Git CI/CD platforms (GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, etc.) and automated security testing pipelines.

• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#) and the ability to rapidly prototype and production hardened code.

• History of delivering measurable business impact - cost savings, productivity gains, accelerated time to market improved product maturity.

• Experience operating in constrained, legacy to modern migration environments and navigating government security/compliance requirements.

• Strong system thinking and problem-solving stamina - able to tackle long-term, mission-critical challenges with creativity and persistence.

• Proven ability to build inclusive, high performing teams where technical excellence coexists with work-life balance.

• Mentorship & technical leadership - regularly coach engineers, set architectural direction, and champion practice standards (secure coding, automated testing, monitoring, observability).

• Active Secret clearance required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• SAFe (Agile) certification - SPC, RTE, or an equivalent credential.

• Hands-on experience implementing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or comparable platforms.

• Experience designing or integrating agent-based AI/ML solutions that augment autonomous decision making.

• Solid understanding of RF, Radar, EO/IR, or Electronic Warfare systems, design, develop, and test software applications for systems related to RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare.

• Experience collaborating with hardware engineering teams in production or test bed environments.

• Aspirations to become a recognized technical authority within BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions.

• Passion for building the software foundation that enables next generation of electronic warfare capabilities. Desire to contribute to critical infrastructure that will support the development of next generation EW technology.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.